Which Platform? .... and which BOOK for beginner? PLEASE

eskbanker

datadezign said:

I appreciate that experience can often count for more than qualifications, although qualifications I suppose should be part of my IFA selection process and recommendation.

What should their minimum qualifications be, and ideally be?

Personally I think it's overkill to be reviewing qualifications, but the MSE article about picking an IFA does include it as one of the 'four questions you should ask', including their view about what the best answers should be:

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/best-financial-advisers/#ask

datadezign

Many thanks … and Yes most likely but no harm in belt and braces

dunstonh

What should their minimum qualifications be, and ideally be?

Realistically, the default qualifications cover around 99% of advice needs.  So, you shouldn't need more unless you are getting into really niche areas.   I say that as someone who has higher than default qualifications.

datadezign

Thank you